ILEX - vocational alternative to university
Following the government's announcement that there are to be huge cuts in subsidies for higher education, some sixth formers and school leavers may now be considering, for the first time in their academic lives, whether attending University in fact represents an affordable and viable option for them. These cuts, coupled with the reported difficulties that many post graduates face in the job market (owing to the current economic climate and increased competition for postgraduate jobs), may leave many 16 to 18 year olds terrified at the prospect of heavy student debts with no guaranteed reward at the end.
